What application do I need to complete in order to apply for financial aid?
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. If you need assistance filling out the FAFSA, contact the Financial Aid Office at Cumberland County College, or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center toll-free at 1-800-4FEDAID. The FAFSA cannot be completed before January 1 of the year during which you plan to attend Cumberland County College.Back to Top

What is the deadline to apply for financial aid?
To be considered for all financial aid funds at Cumberland County College, your FAFSA must be received by the Federal Processor on or before JUNE 1st FOR THE FALL, AND, NOVEMBER 1st FOR THE SPRING SEMESTER.

NOTE: The deadline for applying for a Tuition Aid Grant from the State of New Jersey (must complete a FAFSA application & answer additional state questions) is before:

Can I still apply if I missed the deadline?
Yes. Although applications can be submitted at any time during the academic year, FAFSA's received after our priority filing date of June 1st will be considered for funding only after all on-time filers have been awarded and then only if funds are available.Back to Top

Parents of dependent students must fill-out the following form,"a William D. Ford Federal PLUS Direct Loan Application and Master Promissory Note (MPN)" which will be certified by the Financial Aid Office.

How do I apply for Work-Study?There is no separate application required to apply for work-study. You must complete the FAFSA by the priority filing deadline and demonstrate financial need. After being notified of the work-study award, eligible students must complete and return a Job Preference Form in the Business Office (Administration Building).Back to Top

Dropping courses and withdrawing are academic actions which might have serious financial implications and may affect your future aid eligibility because of failure to maintain satisfactory academic progress. It is your responsibility to understand the effects these actions will have on your financial aid award.Back to Top

Yes, once your award is credited to your student account and exceeds the balance due, a refund check (or stipend check) will be produced.Stipend checks will be mailed by the Bursar’s Office in November for the Fall semester and April for the Spring semester.To determine if you have a refund check, you can view your account online using the PORTAL (see CCC’s homepage for PORTAL access).Back to Top

What do I do if my financial aid isn't on my term bill?
If you receive an award letter dated after the date of your term bill, you may adjust your amount due by the amount of aid offered. You can view your file status and awards online using the PORTAL (see CCC’s homepage for PORTAL access) or call the Financial Aid Office using the following extension: